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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple Watch Series 12 will get upgraded fitness-tracking with faster performance and better health-tracking, but the design is not expected to change significantly this year.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests Apple could quietly roll out a surprise Mac Mini refresh with an M5 or M6 chip in the coming days to rebalance supply and demand ahead of a likely September event; the current line uses M4, so an M6 version would mark Apple’s first, aligning with AI hardware chatter around OpenClaw and Meta’s Hatch rumors.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple could unveil AirPods 5 (regular and noise‑canceling variants) as early as the September 9 iPhone event, with camera‑equipped AirPods not arriving until next year. The report also mentions a potential Mac mini ahead of the event and other planned launches, including a foldable iPhone, new Apple Watches, and updates to the broader lineup.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple plans an iPad mini with an OLED display by the end of October, a move up from LCD that would bring richer colors and higher contrast. The new mini is also expected to feature a new speaker system and increased water resistance, and could be powered by an A19 Pro or A20 chip, potentially with a higher starting price due to OLED costs. The current model launched in October 2024 with the A17 Pro.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple plans to announce AirPods 5 as early as Sept. 9, offering two models with and without active noise cancellation. References to AirPods 5 have appeared in macOS 26.7 RC code, but Apple has not disclosed what will change from AirPods 4 (priced $129–$179 in the U.S.).
Apple is reportedly preparing to raise iPhone prices following rivals and ongoing component-cost pressures, with the iPhone 18 Pro potentially starting around $1,199 (about a 9% increase). Apple may absorb some costs and could soften the impact with a new Apple Upgrade subscription, while watching how competitors like Samsung and Google price their devices.
macOS Tahoe 26.7 RC reportedly contains references to unannounced Apple devices due to an internal-branch merge, a risk when multiple development streams are merged for a release. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says an internal build slipped into the shipping RC, so those references were likely never meant for public release. Apple is expected to strip them in the final version; notes about AirPods with cameras point to a future product not due until 2027, and the video likely shows shelved hardware.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra is winning early hands-on praise for its pocket-friendly size, sturdy hinge, and iPad-like UI on the large unfolded display, and even works as a camera viewfinder, but its lack of a telephoto lens may hurt sales. The Ultra is said to use a dual rear camera with a 48MP main sensor plus ultra-wide, relies on side-mounted Touch ID instead of in-display Face ID to keep thickness around 4.5mm unfolded, and is expected to feature a ~5.5-inch outer display and ~7.8-inch inner display. It is rumored to debut around Sept. 9 with the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and could start around $2,000, climbing for higher storage.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says insiders at Apple refer to the upcoming foldable iPhone as iPhone Ultra, but he notes this isn’t necessarily the final name and analyst Max Weinbach questions whether the Ultra label fits Apple’s lineup.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the iPhone 18 Pro will bring the biggest camera hardware leap in years, centered on three upgrades: a variable aperture to adjust focus and depth of field, a wider Telephoto aperture for better low-light performance, and pro-exclusive software features (plus a revamped Camera Control button) that could upgrade Portrait mode and overall camera behavior.
Mark Gurman says that inside Apple the upcoming foldable is popularly referred to as ‘iPhone Ultra,’ though final branding isn’t confirmed and could differ; Apple is expected to reveal the device at an upcoming September event, with internal naming often not matching public branding.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s planned all-glass, edge-wrapping redesign for the 20th-anniversary iPhone remains on track for 2027, with front and back glass curving into a slim metal middle band; next year’s Pro models are expected to adopt the glassy look, while a more ambitious all-glass variant was reportedly scrapped and no additional models beyond the Pro line have been mentioned.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is rethinking the Apple Watch lineup, exploring round displays, screenless models, new premium and affordable variants, and a stronger AI-focused Health app to reinvigorate wearables amid growing competition.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s foldable iPhone roadmap spans three generations: the Ultra foldable launching this year at around $2,000 with Touch ID, A20, and a C2 modem; Ultra 2 is approved for development for a 2027 release likely reusing the first-gen display; and Ultra 3 is planned for as early as 2028 with slightly larger inner and outer displays, extending the lineup beyond the initial model.
OpenAI's rumored premium smart speaker is expected to cost $300–$400, feature moving parts and LEDs to seem more 'alive', and function as a hardware-focused access point for ChatGPT with smart-home control; Bloomberg's Mark Gurman cites anonymous sources, and the company is envisioning a smartphone-replacement use case, with a potential 2027 release pending Apple's lawsuit impact.